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Parish Council Meetings – 2023

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 Wednesday 29th November 2023

Present: Cllrs. G. Taylor, E. Spurdens, A. Lagden, C. Wheatley, J. Barker, District Cllrs. A. Hames and B. Mayhew.  Ms J. Kendall Clerk

Apologies: None.

No members of the public attended the meeting.

  1. Cllr G. Taylor took the role of chair and welcomed all to the meeting.
  2. The minutes of the meeting 27.9.23 were approved: Proposed Cllr Spurdens, Seconded Cllr Barker.
  3. Matters Arising:
  • Grant for Rewilding: Cllr Hames reported that a grant for the rewilding projects is available under the Neighbourhood Fund. A link has been sent to Mr Driffield.
  • Damage to the pump shed: Cllr Lagden reported that has asked Steve Collins for an estimate for repairs and it was agreed to meet him for his estimate of work needed. There was discussion about whether the pump qualifies to be registered on the register of ACV – Asset of Community Value. ACTION: Cllr Taylor will contact Charlie Banks the Community Officer foe area. Cllr Hames will also speak to him.
  • Dog bins: no progress ACTION: Cllr Hames will follow up.
  • Milestone repairs: ACTION: Cllr Hames will follow up.
  • Pudding Lane rental: This is land owned by the Cawood Trust and rent is currently being paid to the Ackworth branch of the trust, rather than East Hardwick, as it now falls under the new boundary. ACTION: Cllr Hames will follow up.
  • New Boundary Signage: it was agreed that moving the sign on Rigg Lane would cause a hazard on the road. It is possible that other signs could be paid for with CIL funding.
  • Rigg Lane vegetation: Cllr Barker reported that the verge has now been trimmed as well as the overhanging growth.

 

  1. Accounts

Cllr E. Spurdens reported that as of 14.8.23 the closing balance was £10578.85. This includes the CIL money. There has been expenditure of £433 on insurance. The balance is £9816.48.

Cllr Taylor will enquire as to whether the Village Hall was paid rent for holding the election.

It was agreed that a meeting will be held to discuss CIL spending in the new year.

The bank mandate has been updated and all councillors and the clerk are now signatories.

  1. Highways

Traffic calming measures were completed in October. There is no further information on the proposed double yellow lines. Apparently, the speed cushions are a standard height. It is felt that the speed cushions are ineffectual and dangerous. The markings are temporary and will be repainted.

ACTION: Cllr Taylor will contact Martin Barnes at Highways and ask for a site visit.

The recent monitoring vans were discussed and it was agreed that they have calmed speeding traffic on the Doncaster Road. Data is being forwarded to the police and WMDC. Cllr Hames will enquire as to who is funding the vans.

  1. Planning

Cllr Lagden reported that the planning application at 24 Darrington Road has been approved.

The appeal made by number 37 in relation to the application to turn the top section of the paddock into a garden has been submitted and Cllr Lagden has responded. This now rests with the Panning Inspectorate for a decision.

  1. Correspondence

YLCA training courses and bulletins were forwarded to members of the PC.

West Yorkshire Bus consultation – put on website.

Code of Conduct circulated.

WMDC Precept Demand 2023-24.

Precept analysis – sent to finance officers.

Royal Garden Party Invitation, it was unanimously agreed that the previous chair should be nominated. It was resolved that the Clerk and Cllr Wheately should draft a response.

There has been another request for information about the old school. Restrictions and covenants on its development made it hard to sell previously, however, it can be a private residence.

  1. AOB
  • Cllr Hames raised the issue of the disabled toilet and suggested that the Village Hall committee should become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with a Board of Trustees to resolve the issue. Cllr Taylor reported that this is an ongoing frustration and will look into this suggestion.
  • The Clerk will report the style by Hundhill Hall needs repair.
  • Cllr Spurdens reported that a resident has complained about the pollution and air quality in the village. ACTION: The Clerk will contact the environmental protection officer.

Date of the Next meeting: 31st January 2024 7.30pm. Chair: Cllr J. Barker.

The meeting closed at 8.45pm.

 

Wednesday 27th September 2023

Present: Cllrs.  E. Spurdens, A. Lagden, C. Wheatley, J. Barker, Ms J. Kendall Clerk

Apologies: Cllr G. Taylor, District Cllrs. A. Hames, B. Mayhew.

2 members of the public attended the meeting.

 

  1. Cllr C. Wheatley took the role of chair and welcomed all to the meeting.

 

  1. The minutes of the meeting 12.7.23 were approved by Cllr Lagden and Seconded by Cllr Barker.

 

  1. Matters Arising:
  • Wilding of the area by the pump: The verge at the top of Darrington Road has been cut by Mr Driffield and he has asked for help later in the month. As Cllr Hames was absent there was no update on his offer to enquire into the possibility of a grant for the rewilding projects.
  • Damage to the pump shed: Cllr Hames has not yet updated us on any contact with the Conservation Team at Wakefield Council to assess the pump. Cllr Lagden has asked Steve Collins for an estimate for repairs.
  • Rigg Lane vegetation: Cllr Barker reported that the verge has been trimmed but the overhanging growth has not been tackled. ACTION: the clerk will email WMDC.
  • Dog bins: no progress, this was reported to WMDC, the Clerk will follow up.
  • Milestone repairs, Pudding Lane rental and New Boundary Signage: all require updates from Cllr Hames.
  • Overgrown paddock: Cllr Lagden reported that WMDC is aware of the maintenance contract on the paddock that requires cutting three times a year.
  1. Accounts

Cllr E. Spurdens reported that as of 14.6.23 the closing balance was £10914.85. This includes the CIL money. There has been expenditure of £300 on a new defibrillator battery. WMDC has charged £131 for election expenses. The balance was £10528.85.

It was decided again to defer the meeting re. the allocation of CIL funding until Cllr. A. Hames has determined whether the changes introduced at the cabinet meeting will have any affect.

  1. Highways

Traffic calming measures are due to begin on 10th October for 10 days. There is no further information on the proposed double yellow lines. The positions of the speed cushions have been circulated by WMDC.

  1. Planning

Cllr Lagden reported that there are currently 3 planning applications within the village.

The conservatory application has been passed.

An appeal has been made by number 37in relation to the application to turn the top section of the paddock into a garden which was rejected by WMDC.  This will now be considered by the planning inspectorate. WMDC planning department has requested that the appeal is dismissed but if it goes ahead, then conditions should be applied. This was discussed and it was agreed that the land should remain as a paddock as in the original specification.

The application for a new build at 24 Darrington Road was discussed at length. Since the last meeting WMDC has conducted a tree survey which was undertaken on 6th September. This was brought to the attention of the meeting by residents in the village. They requested that, in light of the findings of the survey, the PC should rescind their decision of no objection taken in July.

The response was checked on the WMDC planning website. It was noted that the PC response was designated as ‘neutral’.  It was therefore agreed that no further action should be taken by the PC.

 

  1. Correspondence

YLCA training courses and bulletins were forwarded to members of the PC.

YLCA Councillor Job Descriptions were circulated to all councillors.

The new boundary has been added to the website.

The Declaration of Interest Forms were returned to WMDC and added to the website.

Concerns about Rigg Lane and Dog bins were sent to WMDC.

WMDC salt supplies: it was agreed that as there is no suitable location for delivery, no salt would again be ordered.

YLCA D Day information has been forwarded to Mr R Donaldson.

The Clerk will complete the Election survey for NALC.

The website hosting invoice will be paid by the Clerk.

Mr R Horn has kindly serviced the defibrillator and has offered to deliver more defibrillator training in the new year.

Cllr Mayhew has requested to be added to the circulation list and asked that we raise any issues with him.

 

  1. AOB
  • Cllr Lagden has been asked who owns the small plot of land on the corner by the stables. As no one could answer, it was suggested that the enquirer should contact the land registry.
  • Cllr Spurdens has ordered the wreath.

Date of the Next meeting: 29th November 2023 7.30pm. Chair: Cllr G. Taylor.

The meeting closed at 8.45pm.

 

Minutes of meeting Wed 12th July 2023

Present: E. Spurdens, A. Lagden, C. Wheatley, G. Taylor, J. Barker

Guest: Cllr A. Hames

4 members of the public also attended the meeting.

Apologies: None

  1. The minutes of the APM 25.5.23 were approved by Cllr Wheatley and Seconded by Cllr Lagden.

The minutes of the PC meeting 25.5.23 were approved by Cllr Wheatley and Seconded by Cllr Lagden.

  1. Role of the Chair and Councillors:

It was agreed that the position of chairperson would be a rolling role. E. Spurdens chaired the meeting with C. Wheatley as deputy. September’s meeting will be chaired by C. Wheatley with G Taylor as Deputy. G. Taylor will assume the role of chair for the following meeting with J. Barker as deputy. This pattern will continue until the role of chair returns to A. Lagden, when the situation will be reviewed.

  1. Roles of councillors:

Treasurer: E. Spurdens is to continue in the role with J. Barker shadowing.

Planning: A Lagden and E Spurdens

Highways: C. Wheatley and G. Taylor

  1. Role of Clerk

Although an advert was put out and flyers distributed throughout the village, there has been no interest in the role of Clerk to the Parish Council. However, contact has been made with J. Kendall, with a view to her possibly resuming her role as Clerk. Her knowledge and expertise are very much valued by the Parish Council. AL/LS will approach J. Kendall to discuss the position.

  1. Wilding of the area

The verge at the top of Darrington Road has been left to wild. This is being monitored by Les Driffield.

  1. B, Pollard, P. Hargreaves and T. Nicholls have indicated that they will be wilding part of the churchyard.
  2. E. Spurdens is returning the Common Piece to Wild habitat.

Cllr Tony Hames said that he would enquire into the possibility of a grant for the rewilding projects. Jack Hemingway, deputy leader of Wakefield Council has responsibility for this. Pete Furniss is overseeing the re wilding of the village.

  1. Pump shed:

Damage to the pump shed has been identified by a villager. Enquiries are being made into whether the repair would have to be a specialist job. Cllr Tony Hames will contact the Conservation Team at Wakefield Council to come and assess the pump. The handle is currently with E.Spurdens. Depending on the outcome of the assessment, we will know whether the repair needs to be claimed on the insurance.

  1. Accounts:

Cllr E. Spurdens reported that as of 14.6.23 the closing balance was £10914.85. This includes the CIL money. There has been no expenditure or income since 14.6.23.

It was decided to defer the meeting re. the allocation of CIL funding until A. Hames has determined whether the changes introduced at the cabinet meeting will have any affect.

  1. Highways

12th June, J. Elliot contacted Movie Makers with a video she had taken of an articulated lorry passing through the village. She her expressed her concerns to the company who said they would investigate. The PC would like to thank J. Elliot for bringing this to the attention of the company.

Traffic calming measures. Progress re. traffic calming measures to be followed up by GT and CW. There is some disquiet in the village that progress seems to have stalled somewhat.  Cllr A. Hames is to contact the local PACC team to request that they attend a future PC meeting.

  1. Planning

Councillors considered the 2 planning applications for 24 Darrington Road.

Careful consideration was given to both parties and the views of the proposers and objectors were given equal attention although the objectors were not present at the meeting.

Councillors were provided with documentation outlining the criteria used to determine planning applications.

After robust research and debate, Councillors agreed that they had no cause to object to the proposed plans. However, the final decision will be made by Wakefield Council Planning Department. It is understood that a site visit will be made by the planning officer to assess the site before the decision is made.

  1. Correspondence

YLCA courses were forwarded by LS to interested members of the PC

  1. AOB
  2. Mr R Donaldson has reported that the milestone opposite Station Lane is in a state of disrepair. The council will look at getting this checked alongside the pump house.

JB mentioned that over hanging vegetation on Rigg Lane is impeding the safe passage of pedestrians. AH and JB to pursue.

Pudding Bush Lane – AH concerned that rent for this land was going to Ackworth but due to the boundary changes felt that it should be redirected towards EH.

AH also pointed out that the ‘Welcome to Ackworth’ signage needs to be moved to reflect new boundary.

JB Requested that dog bins be installed at end of Badsworth walking route. JB to follow up with Wakefield Council.

It has been noted that one of the paddock areas in the new development is becoming overgrown. We will refer to the conditions of the development about maintenance of the paddocks and take appropriate action.

Review of rents: It was agreed that the rents for garages and allotments will remain the same.

 

Meeting closed at 9.00 pm.

Next meeting 27.9.23 7.30pm

8.30pm Thursday 25th May 2023

1.Present: Cllrs. A. Lagden (Chair), G. Taylor, E. Spurdens, C. Wheatley and Clerk Ms J. Kendall.
Apologies: Cllr J. Barker
Cllr Lagden welcomed the 2 new councillors, Gail Taylor and Julie Barker in her absence.

2. Minutes of the last meeting: held on 30th March 2023.These were accepted and signed as a true record. Proposed: Cllr E Spurdens, Seconded: Cllr C. Wheatley.

3. Matters Arising:
● Elections – expenses need to applied for by post.
● Village Jubilee Celebration: Cllr C. Wheatley reported that the event was very successful with 79 people attending. As it was raining it was moved to the village hall. Thanks to the organisers at the Church.
● Cllr Spurdens reported that the war memorial repairs have now been completed.

4. Accounts:
Cllr. Spurdens reported a current PC bank account balance of £11216.34.
She will send a Nil return for the CIL funding.

5. Highways:
See the report at the APM.

6. Planning:
There are no new planning applications affecting the village.

7. Correspondence:
Clerks and Councils Direct, Weekly Planning lists, Newsletters from YLCA, White Rose Newsletter, Register of Electors, Agenda for Town and Parish Council liaison group, Wakefield Branch meeting details, catalogues. Election posters – have been displayed.
WMDC election guidance. New councillor training and forms to return from YLCA, WMDC Local Plan consultation – put on website.

8. Any Other Business:
A donation to the village produce show of £50 was agreed.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.15pm.
Date of Next Meeting: 7.30pm Friday 16th June 2023

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
8.30pm Thursday 25th May 203

1.Present: Cllrs. A. Lagden (Chair), G. Taylor, E. Spurdens, C. Wheatley and Clerk Ms J. Kendall.
Apologies: Cllr J. Barker
Cllr Lagden welcomed the 2 new councillors, Gail Taylor and Julie Barker in her absence.

2. Minutes of the last meeting: held on 30th March 2023.These were accepted and signed as a true record. Proposed: Cllr E Spurdens, Seconded: Cllr C. Wheatley.

3. Matters Arising:
● Elections – expenses need to applied for by post.
● Village Jubilee Celebration: Cllr C. Wheatley reported that the event was very successful with 79 people attending. As it was raining it was moved to the village hall. Thanks to the organisers at the Church.
● Cllr Spurdens reported that the war memorial repairs have now been completed.

4. Accounts:
Cllr. Spurdens reported a current PC bank account balance of £11216.34.
She will send a Nil return for the CIL funding.

5. Highways:
See the report at the APM.

6. Planning:
There are no new planning applications affecting the village.

7. Correspondence:
Clerks and Councils Direct, Weekly Planning lists, Newsletters from YLCA, White Rose Newsletter, Register of Electors, Agenda for Town and Parish Council liaison group, Wakefield Branch meeting details, catalogues. Election posters – have been displayed.
WMDC election guidance. New councillor training and forms to return from YLCA, WMDC Local Plan consultation – put on website.

8. Any Other Business:
A donation to the village produce show of £50 was agreed.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.15pm.
Date of Next Meeting: 7.30pm Friday 16th June 2023

EAST HARDWICK PARISH COUNCIL
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Thursday 25th May 2023 at 7.00pm
DRAFT MINUTES

1. Introductions and Apologies
Cllrs S. Radford, A. Lagden, E Spurdens, M Wheatley, C Wheatley, G. Taylor Clerk Ms J Kendall.
Apologies: Cllrs J Barker, T Hames, B. Mayhew.

Cllr Radford welcomed Cllr G. Taylor and Mr R. Donaldson.

One local resident was briefly in attendance.

2. Annual Report from the Out-going Chair
Cllr Radford gave an overview of the last 4 years.

The Cawood Gardens planning application had taken up almost two years of discussion and finally compromise before agreement and achieved the desired open views of the village church. Subsequently ill-placed lighting and BT poles were safely relocated for the benefit of pavement users. CIL funds from the new development can now be used to improve village facilities.
More recently a planning application for a change of use at Cawood Gardens to re designate a ‘paddock area’ as a private residential garden, has been refused, thereby preserving the view of the church – a condition imposed in the original planning agreement. There has been no news regarding the planning application at the Old Manse which the PC felt was an encroachment of the Green Belt, something we have traditionally sought to preserve.

The Church’s Quality of Life village questionnaire highlighted the many concerns about road safety in the village. This resulted in the Highways Forum which was well attended by residents and the Highways dept. WMDC offered the solutions of double yellow lines at the Darrington Rd junction and speed cushions, but this improvement is still awaiting final sign-off by WMDC as some residents are concerned with the impact of the proposals. Concerns about speeding on Doncaster Road have yet to be resolved, WMDC says that this is a longer term matter which will require involvement by Highways England.

A defibrillator training course was held by Mr R Horn who has offered more training in the next year as we have gained more Parish residents. Improved lighting has enabled nighttime access to this facility at the Village Hall.

The EHPC Community Group on Facebook continues to help and advise with 275 residents, past and present, involved online. It has proved of great interest and a valuable information exchange with its early warnings of crime, as well as events, local history and photographs.

The Community Governance Review’s new boundary map has now been published showing the new extended Parish doubled in size and incorporates additional former Ackworth Parish residents and Hundhill and the Kennels. The number of Parish Councillors remains at 5.

Signage has now been erected at the top of Common Piece Lane to prevent parked vehicles blocking access to the Bridlepath and residents nearby report no issues.

Forthcoming Issues:
Management of fly tipping.
Trespassing by quad bikes causing damage to newly sown, ploughed fields as well as hare coursing and deer poaching.

Suggested future projects:
A village/PC newsletter
Upgrade PC website
Increase of joint social activity with VH and PCC
Involvement of new residents ensuring their welcome to the PC.
Ensure that the Greenbelt is preserved.

Cllr Radford feels that she leaves a good and thriving village and wishes the new Councillors every success.

Cllr Radford was thanked for her hard work and commitment as chair, her sense of humour, professionalism, determination and tenacity, and her unwavering support for fellow councillors over the last 4 years.

3. Treasurers Report
Cllr Spurdens reported that with the receipt of the CIL funding and Precept, the balance is £11216.34. She will send a NIL return for the CIL funding.

4.Report from the Cawood Trust – Mr Roy Donaldson
This year is the 370th anniversary of the Trust. Funding comes from an historic legacy of Yeoman Stephen Cawood, now managed by CCLA. This gives £1900 per year to distribute across 6 areas: Education, vicar’s stipend, church repairs, Ackworth and East Hardwick dole.
Since 1995, young adults in the village have received £11500.
The money is distributed carefully and accountability is to the Charity Commission.

5. Signing of election documents.
This was deferred to the next meeting.

6. Election of Chair
After much discussion, it was agreed that as no one felt they had the current capacity or experience to assume this function, there should be a ‘rolling chair’ system for the next year. Similarly agreement would be needed to potentially change the PC Meetings from the current last Thursday in alternate months.
Cllr Radford advised that Mr Andrew Raven at WMDC May advise if this was a statutory or constitutional matter. The Clerk agreed to make this enquiry.
A Councillors informal handover meeting was arranged for Friday 16th June at 7.30pm

7. Position of Clerk.
The clerk has resigned from 31st May. No new clerk is yet in position. Cllr Radford extended her personal thanks to Ms Kendall for her unswerving loyalty and support throughout her tenure as Chair and her loyal service to the East Hardwick community for the preceding four years and wished her well for her future endeavours.

8. Accounts Annual Governance and Accountability Return: Cllr. E. Spurdens
The Internal Audit was completed by John Ransome. This was approved.
The papers for the External Audit were completed.

ACTION: The Clerk will add these to the website, send the required documents to the auditors and display the papers on the noticeboard.

5. Review of Rents
It was agreed that this item be deferred to a future meeting.

6. Any Other Business
Mr R Donaldson gave his thanks to the PC for agreeing funding and arranging the speedy repairs to the war memorial.

He also advised has been in contact with WMDC regarding traffic calming plans asking for a data strip to record speed and number of vehicles so that there is evidence of the current speed, volume and weight of traffic using Darrington Rd. This data could then be used later as a benchmark to evaluate the success, or otherwise, of the speed cushions. Cllr Radford advised that she has made these requests but had no response from WMDC. However, Mr Donaldson stated his intention to pursue the matter with WMDC.

A local resident complained about the siting of the ‘No through road’ notices at the top of Darrington Rd, suggesting it was a danger to emerging traffic and caused unnecessary movement of vehicles. It was noted that two are situated on grass verges and one has now been removed.

Cllr C. Wheatley gave thanks to outgoing Councillors Radford and M. Wheatley and the Clerk, followed by a presentation of flowers.

The meeting closed at 8.40pm

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL 2022-23

7.30pm Thursday 30th March 2023
(Held via Zoom due to illness)

1.Present: Cllrs. S. Radford (Chair), A. Lagden, E. Spurdens, C. Wheatley, M. Wheatley and Clerk Ms J. Kendall.
There were no apologies, Cllr C. Wheatley was a late arrival.
District Cllr Tony Hames attended the meeting.

2. Minutes of the last meeting: held on 26th January 2023. These were accepted and signed as a true record.
Proposed: Cllr E Spurdens, Seconded: Cllr A. Lagden.
It was noted that a thank you to local residents who have kindly gritted the road over the winter needs to be posted on the Group Facebook page. ACTION: Cllr Radford.

3. Matters Arising:
a. Traffic Calming – see Item 5 below
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b. Elections: Cllr Radford reported that after the elections in May the new Parish boundary will include Hundhill and the Kennels and extend to the top of Moor Lane. ACTION: Cllr Radford will publish a map indicating the new EH Parish boundary.

Cllr Radford announced her decision to stand down as EHPC Chair for the next year. She felt that, due to personal circumstances, she would be unable to dedicate the requisite amount of time as a Councillor/Chair, particularly with the increased demands likely, of a larger Parish community.
She was thanked for her support and hard work over the last 4 years and councillors expressed their understanding for her decision.
If they wish to continue, Councillors were informed of the need to submit their Nomination forms for the forthcoming 4-year term. It is not anticipated that there will be an election in East Hardwick. Cllr Hames will submit the papers to WMDC on Monday 3rd April.

c. Coronation Celebrations: Cllr Wheatley reported that an event is being planned in conjunction with the PCC/Village Hall Committee – hopefully a picnic in the grounds of the church and a bake-off event.

d. War Memorial repairs: Cllr Spurdens reported that work is on-going with repointing of the flagstones and wall. Total cost to date app £700.

4. Accounts:
Cllr. Spurdens reported a current PC bank account balance of £10703.01 including CIL funds of £10101.85.
Cllr Wheatley reported that the rents have been collected, with one tenancy being outstanding.
Cllr Radford suggested the new PC notice boards for Hundhill and the Kennels could come from CIL funds. To be discussed at the next meeting.
5. Highways:
Cllr Radford reported that subsequent to the site inspection visit by Mr Galey, WMDC, and District Councillors Hames and Ayre on 9 January, regarding the new traffic calming and safety proposals, no redrawn plans for junction parking restrictions have been received to date.
Upon further enquiry, she was contacted by Stuart Galey who said the final decision would be made by Martin Barnes (Head of Highways). It was later indicated by this department that the views of those ‘directly affected’ would be sought before a final decision. Cllr Radford had said that the views of the majority should be addressed and considered as well as those of the residents who regularly parked at this junction. Not to do so would be highly undemocratic, she had pointed out.
No response from Highways was received to this email and Mr Barnes’s email was now rejecting any incoming emails it appeared. So unfortunately she was able to provide any further information on this subject.

Plans for speeding cushions are now at the planning & implementation stage. Although no further consultations with residents will be undertaken, Mr Kassab gave the assurance that all objections had been taken into account and would be incorporated into the final technical drawing when signed off by WMDC.

Cllr Radford queried the changes to the weight restriction signage on Darrington Rd., Stuart Galey (Highways Technical Dept) advised that the amended provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1988, redefining commercial goods vehicles & metricated measures, necessitated a restriction to certain traffic (excluding PSVs and agricultural vehicles) exceeding 7.5tonne unladen weight. He said that residents could be assured that the integrity of the Little Bridge would not be compromised by such vehicular use. She asked for a copy of the Traffic Regulation Order which would indicate which vehicles would specifically be excluded from the weight restriction. Mr Galey said he would endeavour to forward this; three weeks later, nothing has been received.

Despite submitting a formal enquiry to WMDC, some weeks ago, no response had been forthcoming as to the purposes of the data collection strips, placed at the bottom of Darrington Road for a 7 day period.

Councillors thanked Cllr Radford for her hard work in very difficult circumstances and expressed concern at the apparent lack of further consultation on possible road safety measures.

Cllr Radford reported her online attendance at the North Yorkshire speeding on-line training course by their Head of Safety and their attempts to police speeding by consent rather than prosecution. The speaker said that his experience suggests traffic will only slow down if the driver sees and understands a need for a speed regulation measure. Other drivers see mph restrictions as a target to be exceeded, and devices illuminating a registered speed are generally ignored, as they are unenforceable, he said.

6. Planning:
Cllr Radford reported that the PC had submitted an objection to the planning application submitted by 37 Darrington Road on 9/1/23 (23/00031/FUL) requesting a change the use of the “Unused Paddock to a Residential Garden”. 7 objections were listed and a decision is awaited.

An additional objection will be made by the PC in relation to planning permission sought in Feb 2023, for outbuildings, by The Old Manse, Doncaster Rd,(now within the redrawn EH Parish boundary) . Our objection will be made after consultation with Ackworth Parish, as this dwelling is on Green Belt. ACTION: Cllr Radford.

7. Correspondence:
Clerks and Councils Direct, Weekly Planning lists, Newsletters from YLCA, White Rose Newsletter, Register of Electors, Agenda for Town and Parish Council liaison group, Wakefield Branch meeting details, catalogues, booking requests for the village hall.

A letter and an email from two residents had been received regarding the increased numbers of casual visitors parking at the entrance to the Bridleway, making access awkward for garage tenants on Common Piece Lane.
It was agreed that a polite sign, requesting no parking and advising of 24 hr access, could be erected at this location to alleviate the situation. ACTION: Cllr Radford will circulate a suitable notice and costs, for agreement.

Audit instructions from PK Littlejohn were forwarded to Cllr Spurdens.

Domain renewal for the website has been paid.

A query from the PCC re. siting of a new notice board – the PC has no objections but suggests that the PCC check the sign does not require planning approval.

Notice of Election – signs displayed

Speed sign advertisements, but thought rather costly.

8. Any Other Business:
An official event to welcome the ‘new additions’ to the EH Parish. To be discussed in conjunction with the Village Hall Committee.
ACTION: Cllr C. Wheatley.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.30pm.

Date of Next Meeting:
7.00pm Thursday 25th May 2023 Annual Parish Meeting followed by meeting of the Parish Council at 7.30pm.

 

7.30pm Thursday 26th January 2023

1.Present: Cllrs. S. Radford (Chair), A. Lagden, E. Spurdens, C. Wheatley, M. Wheatley and Clerk Ms J. Kendall.

There were no Apologies

No members of the public attended the meeting.

  1. Minutes of the last meeting: held on 24th November 2022.These were accepted and signed as a true record.

Proposed: Cllr E Spurdens, Seconded: Cllr A. Lagden.

  1. Matters Arising: Traffic Calming – see Item 5 below.
  2. Accounts:

Cllr. Spurdens reported a current PC bank account balance of £10938.89 including CIL funds of £10101.85.

Proposals for this year’s Precept were agreed. The Clerk will submit this before the closing date of February 10th.

A number of proposals for spending of the CIL funding were discussed but no decisions made. Cllr Spurdens will submit a nil CIL return before the end of this financial year.

The consensus was that further advice and discussion is required, regarding new updates to the rules for CIL spending, before any expenditure can be agreed.

Action: Cllrs Spurdens & Radford.

  1. Highways:

Cllr Radford reported that a site inspection visit took place on 9 January regarding the new traffic calming and safety proposals. District Cllrs Hames & Ayre attended with Stuart Galey from WMDC Highways Technical Dept. Cllr Radford drew their attention to an unlawfully painted kerbstone marking, indicating an 11m measurement from the junction, she asked that this be erased and redrawn correctly*. Mr Galey said that he would redraw the plans for junction parking restrictions and submit several options to the Parish Council for discussion and agreement before proceeding further.

* Ref UK Statutory Instruments 1989 No. 1796 Schedule 22. Regulation 24(3) Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations

  1. Planning:

Cllr Radford reported that a planning application was submitted by 37 Darrington Road on 9/1/23 (23/00031/FUL) requesting a change the use of the “Unused Paddock to a Residential Garden”. After discussion, it was agreed:

  1. The Paddock was never intended for further development or ‘use’ and specifically made subject to a restricted development condition at the time original planning permission was granted on appeal (19/00498/FUL). The purpose being to preserve the historic open aspect towards St Stephens Church from Darrington Road, desired by all residents.
  2. In order to preserve the clear aspect, the developers had agreed that landscaping and maintenance to the two Paddock plots, would be provided for 5 years, by a reputable local company.
  3. Purchasers of Plots 2 & 3 would have been fully aware of the ‘Restricted Development’ clause and the reasons. WMDC had specifically stated, in finally granting planning permission, inter alia, that the Paddock should not be subject to installation of ‘domestic paraphernalia’ etc, which would otherwise be permissible, had the plot been a residential garden.
  4. The Parish Council would officially write to WMDC planning department with their concerns and contact the Parochial Church Council for their views. ACTION: Cllr Radford to expedite.

 

  1. Correspondence:

Clerks and Councils Direct, Weekly Planning lists, Newsletters from YLCA, White Rose Newsletter, Register of Electors, Agenda for Town and Parish Council liaison group, Wakefield Branch meeting details, catalogues, booking requests for the village hall.

Dates for booking PC future meetings at the Village Hall have been agreed.

The Parish.net website has been updated.

A CIL update was circulated on 6.1.23

New YLCA passwords circulated.

War Memorial repairs – following WMDC pressure cleaning, the Custodian, Mr Roy Donaldson contacted the PC to request further maintenance of the Memorial with photographs. In response a quote from a builder has been requested and a member of the PC will accompany his inspection visit, with the understanding that no work could be commenced until temperatures improve.

The new East Hardwick Parish Council boundary, having now been confirmed by WMDC, was discussed and its implications.

It was agreed that notice boards would be required for the Kennels and Hundhill areas as well as an official event to welcome our ‘new additions’ to the EH Parish. To be discussed in conjunction with the Village Hall Committee. ACTION: Cllr C. Wheatley.

 

  1. Any Other Business:

It was noted that a number of local residents have kindly gritted the road during the recent severe spell of cold weather. A thank you on behalf of residents and the PC will be posted on the Group Facebook page.

Garage and allotment rents: Cllr C Wheatley confirmed that she would collect these before the end of the financial year.

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.30pm.

Date of Next Meeting:

7.30pm Thursday 30th March 2023

AGENDA

Wednesday 29th November 2023 at 7.30pm

AGENDA

1. Handover of the Chair to Cllr G. Taylor

2. Welcome, Attendance and Apologies

3. Minutes of the last meeting (27.9 2023)

4. Matters Arising:

· Update from District Councillor Hames regarding:

o Grant for rewilding of Communal areas

o Pump shed repairs

o Milestone repair

o Pudding Bush Lane rental

o New boundary signage

o CIL funding

· Rigg Lane vegetation and dog bins – Cllr Barker

4. Accounts: Cllrs Spurdens and Barker

5. Highways: Cllrs Taylor and Wheatley

· Speed cushions

6. Planning: Cllrs Spurdens and Lagden

7. Correspondence.

8. Any Other Business

· Style repair

9. Date of next meeting: Wednesday 31st January 2024 – 7.30pm

 

Wednesday 27th September 2023 at 7.30pm

1, Handover of the Chair to Cllr C Wheatley

2. Welcome, Attendance & Apologies

  1. Minutes of the last PC meeting (July 2023)
  2. Matters Arising:
  • Wilding of Communal areas
  • Pump shed repairs
  • Traffic calming
  • Rigg Lane vegetation
  • Milestone repair
  • Pudding Bush Lane rental
  • New boundary signage
  • New dog bins
  • Upkeep of the Paddock area

 

5. Accounts: Cllrs Spurdens and Barker

  • CIL

6. Highways: Cllrs Taylor and Wheatley

 

7. Planning: Cllrs. Spurdens and Lagden

8. Correspondence

WMDC Salt provision

9. Any Other Business

10. Date of next meeting: Wednesday 29th November 2023 – 7.30pm.

Wednesday 12th July 2023 at 7.30pm

  1. Welcome, Attendance & Apologies
  2. Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting 25.5.23
  3. Minutes of the last PC meeting (25.5.23)
  4. Matters Arising:
  • Role of Councillors
  • Role of Clerk
  • Wilding of Communal areas
  • Pump shed
  1. Accounts: Cllr. E. Spurdens
  • CIL
  1. Highways:
  • Traffic though the village
  1. Planning:
  2. Any Other Business
  3. Date of next meeting: Wednesday 27th September 2023 – 7.30pm.

 

Thursday 25th May 2023 at 7.30pm

AGENDA

NB Items marked * will be covered in the APM report by the out-going chair, SR.

Welcome, Attendance & Apologies

 

Minutes of the last meeting: 30th March 2023

 

Matters Arising:

  • Traffic calming update – SR*
  • Elections and new boundary update – SR*
  • Village Coronation celebration report – Cllr Wheatley
  • War memorial repairs – Cllr Spurdens
  • Signage at Common Piece Lane – SR*

Accounts: Cllr. E. Spurdens

CIL funds

Highways: SR*

Planning: SR*

Correspondence

Any Other Business

Agreement of dates for forthcoming meetings.

 

Thursday 30th March 2023 at 7.30pm

AGENDA

  1. Welcome, Attendance & Apologies2.      Minutes of the last meeting (26/1/23)3.     Matters Arising:
    a.      Traffic calming update – SR
    b.      Elections and new boundary update – SR
    c.      Village Coronation celebrations – CW
    d.      War memorial repairs – ES4.      Accounts: Cllr. E. Spurdens
    •       CIL Funds5.      Highways: Cllr S Radford6.      Planning: Cllr. S. Radford7.      Correspondence8.      Any Other Business9.       Date of next meeting and AGM: Thursday 25th May 2023 – AGM 7.00, meeting 7.30pm.

Thursday 26th January 2023 at 7.30pm

AGENDA

  1. Welcome, Attendance & Apologies
  2. Minutes of the last meeting – 24th November 22
  3. Matters Arising:
  • Traffic Calming
  1. Accounts: Cllr. E. Spurdens
  • CIL funds
  • Annual Precept return
  1. Highways: Cllr. M. Wheatley
  2. Planning: Cllr. S. Radford
  3. Correspondence
  4. Any Other Business
  • War Memorial repairs
  1. Date of next meeting: Thursday 30th March 2023 – 7.30pm.

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